29Nov 2022 by controllers
1957 Corvette Specifications: Details you need to know!

1957 Corvette Specifications: Details you need to know!

1957 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette Specifications
1957 Corvette Specifications: A Brief Overview of Its Options, Production Numbers, Costs, etc. 1957 C1 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications A car's specifications can be a great way to learn about its history as well as its value. The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is no exception. As we look at the 1957 Corvette Specifications, we learn that this is the year that Fuel injection and 4-speed manual transmission were first introduced to Corvette. This information might not seem important at first glance, but when you know what options were available for this model, you will get a better idea about what made it so special and what they are worth. The production numbers for this model are also important because they tell us how many of these cars have been built over the…
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18Jul 2022 by controllers
1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car: This Beauty Is A Legend

1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car: This Beauty Is A Legend

1959 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette History, Corvette News and Archives Category
1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car and Race Car Italian Auto Show Inspires a New DesignDesigning in SecretSecret Studio XA Stingray Racer Is BornThe Racer RetiresBill Mitchell’s Design LegacyWhere can you see the 1969 Corvette Stingray Concept Car? As concept cars go, the 1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car boasts a remarkable story. What began as an auto styling exercise transformed into one of the most iconic concept cars ever designed. With its Corvette performance and futuristic body, the vehicle has become one of the most easily recognizable concept cars. Here, we’ll explore the history of the 1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car, its inspiration for Corvette models, and its iconic concept car status. Italian Auto Show Inspires a New Design In the fall of 1957, GM’s Vice President of Styling, Bill Mitchell,…
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06Jul 2022 by controllers
1961 Corvette Custom in Stunning Roman Red

1961 Corvette Custom in Stunning Roman Red

1961 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvettes at Auction
1961 Corvette Custom for Sale is the Perfect Blend of Classic and Modern When you're looking for the perfect marriage of modern engineering and classical appeal, you're going to have to search high and low to find it. But this 1961 Corvette Custom may be the perfect pairing out there, with its SRIII tube chassis, custom-tuned GM LS6 5.7L V-8 engine, and a Tremec 5-speed transmission, this model boasts the best of both worlds. Better yet? It can be yours at the Mecum Auction in Orlando on July 9, 2022. This stunning Roman Red Corvette is for sale! 1961 Custom Convertible Corvette - Roman Red with Beige and Red interior. - Photo Credit Gary Rosier The 61 Corvette now has beautiful polished five-spoke wheels with low-profile tires.  This stylish '61…
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04Jun 2022 by controllers
The Movie, The Quest is Coming to Normal, Illinois

The Movie, The Quest is Coming to Normal, Illinois

Corvette Events, Corvette News and Archives Category
The Quest is Coming to Normal, Illinois During the Bloomington Gold Corvette Show This Friday during the Bloomington Gold Corvette show in Normal, Illinois, at the local theater, people who haven't seen the film The Quest will have the opportunity to see it. The 90-minute movie is not rated. In 1960, the first Corvettes appeared at Le Mans. The Quest, tells the story of a 1960 Le Mans class-winning #3 Corvette. It features the beginnings of Corvette Racing at the famous Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race in France. The film recollects the events of that race and what happened to both Corvettes and their drivers. Chip Miller and the 1960 Le Mans Class-Winning #3 Corvette 1960 Cunningham Corvette #3 owned by Lance Miller - 2019 Class Awards (Award of…
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C1 Corvette Overview: The Making of America’s Sports Car

C1 Corvette Overview: The Making of America’s Sports Car

Discover the impact of the C1 Corvette on America's car culture by exploring its rich history and legacy. From its solid-axle design to the fuel-injected V8 engine, the C1 Corvette has remained a classic part of American culture. Let's dive into the details! How The C1 Corvette Was Made: See The Car's Evolution We are looking at the C1 Corvette's history in our overview of the first-generation Vettes. Although the C1 Chevrolet Corvette ran from 1953 through 1962, its legacy lives on in cars from more recent generations. Let's explore the significance of the Chevrolet Corvette C1's impact on America's car culture by going back and understanding the details of its history. Chevrolet created the C1 Corvette and called it the solid-axle Corvette due to the independent rear suspension that…
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05May 2022 by controllers
1955 Harvest Gold Corvette Bid to $155,000

1955 Harvest Gold Corvette Bid to $155,000

1955 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
We are looking at a 1955 Harvest Gold Corvette that crossed the auction block at the Mecum Indy 2022 auction. This Bloomington Gold Certified, Top Flight 1955 Harvest Gold Corvette bid up to $155,000 at the Mecum Indy 2022 auction but did not sell. In our previous blog post, we listed the 275 Corvettes that were available May 13-21, 2022, with their lot numbers so you can check on the Corvette for Sale of your interest. We are looking at a 1955 Harvest Gold Corvette that crossed the auction block at the Mecum Indy auction 2022. The car we are looking at is Lot F142, one of 120 Harvest Gold 1955 Corvettes built. This Corvette is the first year of the V-8 in Corvette, a catch-your-eye color combination, and numerous prestigious…
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01Jan 2022 by vettevues
1957 Corvette Super Sport – The Forgotten Show Car – FlipBook

1957 Corvette Super Sport – The Forgotten Show Car – FlipBook

1957 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
We are sharing from the Vette Vues Magazine archives, a feature article of a Corvette that is going up for auction at the Mecum January Kissimmee Florida auction. LOT S145 1957 Corvette Super Sport Show Car was featured in Vette Vues Magazine May 2018, titled "1957 Corvette Super Sport - The Forgotten Show Car." COVER OF THE MAY 2018 ISSUE VETTE VUES MAGAZINE CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FLIPBOOK Would you like to know more about the history of the first-generation Corvettes? The first C1 Corvette came off the Flint production line on June 30, 1953, and carried a price tag of $3,490. The two-seat sports car could go zero to 60 in 11 or 12 seconds. Learn more about the journey of the C1 Corvette in our C1 Corvette…
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04Nov 2021 by vettevues
Dave Kindig 1953 Corvette Concept Debut

Dave Kindig 1953 Corvette Concept Debut

1953 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette News and Archives Category
Dave Kindig 1953 Corvette Concept that Debut at SEMA 2021 The 2021 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center was November 2-5, 2021, and there were some of the most awesome cars in the world on display. Today on the Vette Vues’ blog, we are looking at the One-Of-A-Kind Dave Kindig 1953 Corvette Concept that made its Debut. Make sure you check out the video at the end, where Dave Kindig gives us a tour of his custom 1953 Corvette C1. Dave Kindig 1953 Corvette Concept that Debut at SEMA 2021 side shot photo. Carbon fiber body designed by KINGDIG-IT DESIGN and manufactured by Doug’s Performance Corvettes. Photo Credits Gary Rosier David Kindig and his talented team have been designing some of the best cars on the planet.  But Dave…
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19Jun 2021 by vettevues
1957 Corvette Big Brake Airbox bid to $500,000

1957 Corvette Big Brake Airbox bid to $500,000

1957 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
Rare 1957 Airbox Corvette Auctioned for $500,000: the Story Behind the First Fuelie Corvette with Pilot Car Status Today we are looking back at the 1957 Corvette Big Tank Airbox Serial No. 4007 and some of its history. We originally covered this in 2018 when it was headed to Mecum Auction in Kissimmee. This tare 1957 Airbox Corvette Auctioned for $500,000: Only 22 Known to Exist. The earliest known Airbox Corvette, Lot S140, was auctioned Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction. The 1957 Airbox Corvette bid up to $500,000 but did not sell on the block. It is one of 43 Airbox Cars produced, of which only twenty-two are known to exist. This award-winning 1957 Corvette is Serial No. 4007 and was completed on May 15, 1957.…
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19May 2021 by vettevues
1960 Briggs Cunningham #3 Corvette

1960 Briggs Cunningham #3 Corvette

1960 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category
Iconic Le Man 1960 Briggs Cunningham #3 Corvette Confirmed for Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance Class Winning 1960 Racer Joins 2021 60th Anniversary Tribute C8 at the Heacock Classic Booth 1960 Le Mans Corvette Race Car #3 There is a great pdf about the story behind the 1960 Briggs Cunningham Le Mans #3 Corvette on the Registry of Corvette Race Cars' website by Lance Miller dated May 1, 2010. READ MORE It was not all that long ago that news broke of the grand debut of the 60th Anniversary  Cunningham C8 Corvette with Lance Miller and the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF) as part of the 2021 Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance.  This special sweepstakes car will be seen for the first in public at this historic event, and now the Miller Family is…
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